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Creamy Cajun Pasta

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  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 6
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Signature Skillets* by Hamburger Helper* is the starter for this easy and delicious Cajun-inspired skillet supper.
Created Oct 22, 2013
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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) thin bite-size strips green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) thin bite-size strips red bell pepper
  • 1 small onion, cut into thin strips
  • 1 box Signature Skillets* by Hamburger Helper* - Three Cheese Marinara
  • 1 cup (250 mL) hot water
  • 2 1/4 cups (550 mL) milk
  • 3/4 tsp (3 mL) dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) red pepper sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sliced smoked andouille or other smoked sausage

Steps

  •  
    1
    In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell peppers and onion; cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Remove from skillet.
  •  
    2
    In same skillet, place uncooked pasta and seasoning mix (from Signature Skillets box), hot water, milk, thyme and pepper sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  •  
    3
    Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken, sausage and vegetables. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 8 minutes longer or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; stir in tomato herb sauce (from Signature Skillets box). Serve with additional pepper sauce, if desired.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Did You Know? Andouille, a spicy smoked sausage, is often used in Cajun cooking. If you prefer a milder flavour, you can use kielbasa or any other smoked sausage for this recipe.
  • Tip 2
    Substitution: Don't care for sausage? Omit the sausage and double the chicken, or add 1 1/2 cups cooked shrimp instead.

Nutrition Information

410 Calories, 20g Total Fat, 25g Protein, 33g Total Carbs, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings (1 cup each)
Calories
410
Total Fat
20g
Saturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg
Sodium
990mg
Total Carbs
33g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Sugars
6g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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